Simply Moi
by Belinda Low
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Title
Simply Moi
Artist
Belinda Low
Medium
Painting - Acrylic
Description
FEATURED in FAA Portrait Gallery, Human Face. Plucked up the courage and after nearly two years, I finally did it! I am the worst of all critics but it was a memorable experience albeit a more tedious one compared to painting others! Want to take from an FAA artist who commented that this portrays the "Joie de vivre" (or the "joy of living"). Like to share with you the meaning of this phrase - taken from WikiHow.
Credits: Edited by Dilav, Lisa Brooks, Krystle C, Flikety and 9 others.
It is an expression for a rare quality that simply shines forth in some people, an ability to love life to its fullest and to reflect this in both personality and deed. Unfortunately, for many of us the hustle and bustle of everyday life can wear us down to a pile of complaints so that all we see is the less joyful side of things, and we sidestep joie de vivre under piles of duty, worries, and the occasional catastrophe. Yet, recapturing love and enthusiasm for simple things in life, a quality that came effortlessly to us as children, is important for our sense of well-being and fulfillment. It is not about being 'happy', a word rooted from happenstance, fully dependent on the situation. But being joyful comes from something deep down.
Joie de vivre cannot be bought, nor can it be sourced from an endless obsession for acquiring things we don't yet possess; and it most certainly cannot be found in increasing our work obligations without really thinking about where doing this takes us. Joie de vivre is about unburdening ourselves from want, and rediscovering the simple joys of life and of noticing that small things that matter. Inspiring your joie de vivre begins here.
Thank you for visiting and hereby wishes the same for you!
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Comments (42)
Belinda Low
Hi Scott! Thank you v much for featuring this in your awesome group FAA Portrait Gallery ! :-D
Kyong Burke
Excellent portrait painting! L/F
Belinda Low replied:
Hi Kyong! Sorry I missed replying you. Thanks so much for your visit and for liking this. I am also in awe of your work! :-)
Zulfiya Stromberg
Excellent artwork, Belinda! v
Belinda Low replied:
Someone commented that this did not do justice to me as I am more beautiful in person (haha). But I need to remind him that it's painterly and supposed to emote a feeling and not meant to be realistic! That's the beauty of it, don't you think? Thanks so much for your visits!
Clara H Marton
Excellent work! :-)
Belinda Low replied:
Hello Clara! A v good weekend to you! Thank you for your visit and for appreciating this! :-)
Loredana Buford
This is beautiful. You've masterfully captured the expression of joy. l/v
Belinda Low replied:
Thanks so much, Loredana! I didn't know I could paint portraits of myself till I started this!
Greta Corens
A lifetime of wisdom in those young eyes, so beautifully rendered. Congrats, and L/F
Belinda Low replied:
Greta - Thank you so much and for making my day. I do feel young-er after your kind comments.
Robyn King
beautiful work:))) v/f
Belinda Low replied:
Robyn - Thank you again for stopping by and liking this. Have a good weekend where you are. Cheers!
Debbie Portwood
So beautiful! Love her beautiful smile! My husband is one of those people that doesn't worry about circumstances, and never meets a stranger! Eager to meet and talk to new people no matter where he is. If I loose him in Wal Mart, I just wait for his laughter! v.f
Belinda Low replied:
Debbie - Thank you for your visit, and for your kind words, dear. I take that as a compliment. Nice to hear how and what you wrote about your husband. He seems like a very nice man. It's good to have humour and laugh out loud together in life.
Bonnie Mason
I think this captures the "joie de vivre" I sense in you, Belinda! Really nice piece :) v/f
Belinda Low replied:
Bonnie! You made my Sunday evening so pleasant before a new work week! Thanks for all your kind feedback. They are truly appreciated! I must find time to paint just about everything....!
Lou Ann Bagnall
Belinda Low.... this one is very sweet ...... I just got your messages... from Singapore wow.... I have been in my home town in OHIO, and your very nice comments on several of my art works were in the spam folder..... but I am happy to find them.....you really made my day... thank you so much for taking the time to write and encourage me...
Belinda Low replied:
Lou Ann - It's my great pleasure communicating with such a great artist as you via FAA. You are v talented! Thank you for visiting my gallery! :-)
Barbara McMahon
What a wonderful self-portrait Belinda! That exquisite countenance full of wisdom is soooo beautiful! Well done! v/f
Belinda Low replied:
Thanks so much, Barbara. Don't know about the wisdom bit, but I do feel so flattered and happy you liked this. :-)
Lee Piper
Beautiful work! You are very talented! f/v
Belinda Low replied:
Thanks v much Lee for your visits and kind support of my work. I feel encouraged by comments by such a talented artist like yourself.
Talya Johnson
Beautiful, engaging portrait!
Belinda Low replied:
I feel so honored to hear from you, Talya. This was inspired not long after I saw your beautiful self portrait. From thereon, it's just Go....
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